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Definition of disgorger in English:

disgorger

noun

Fishing

A device for extracting a hook from a fish's throat.

‘Shake the fish free over the side of the boat by using a disgorger if you can, every moment a fish spends out of the water every time it is handled will lessen its chances of survival when returned to the sea.’

‘There's nothing worse than starting fishing and being short of small essentials like shot or disgorgers.’

‘This included cork and willow floats, a disgorger, a ceramic vessel with pouring lip, a wooden bowl, a leather flask, knives and wooden knife sheaths.’

‘If the hook is easily accessible then the use of a disgorger or long nose pliers will enable the hook to be removed often without taking the fish from the water.’